BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
AV 6743MOT history
AV 6743 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 152,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 152,608 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 20,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AV 6743
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 19 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AV 6743 was last recorded at 152,608 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,411 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 197 miles
- Average per year
- 20,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,608 miles
- 2024 – 128,356 miles
- 2023 – 77,866 miles
- 2022 – 56,102 miles
- 2021 – 41,388 miles
- 2019 – 17,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,608 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel buckledRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads outside pad on 3mm inside pad close to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 28 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,608 miles (+197)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 152,608 miles
- Test number
- 261966122630
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel buckled
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads outside pad on 3mm inside pad close to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,411 miles (+24,055)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,411 miles
- Test number
- 835273868127
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel buckled
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads outside pad on 3mm inside pad close to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,356 miles (+23,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,356 miles
- Test number
- 204297809474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,365 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 701290578672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,365 miles (+26,499)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 428204180801
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,866 miles (+21,764)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 77,866 miles
- Test number
- 562874361602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,102 miles (+14,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,102 miles
- Test number
- 955538123681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,388 miles (+24,026)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 41,388 miles
- Test number
- 328857358658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,362 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 17,362 miles
- Test number
- 812208351185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 16,350 miles
- Test number
- 794943578572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AV 6743
- What vehicle is registration AV 6743 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AV 6743 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does AV 6743 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AV 6743 is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AV 6743?
- The MOT on AV 6743 is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AV 6743 done?
- AV 6743 was recorded at 152,608 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 20,019 miles a year.
- Has AV 6743 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AV 6743 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on AV 6743 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on AV 6743 find?
- AV 6743 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil; front wipers smearing, and 4 more.
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